Atty. Daniel S. Melamed
Daniel is a partner in our Family Law Group. Certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a Family Law Specialist, he is also fully qualified as a family law mediator and arbitrator.
Family Law & More Attorney · 38+ Years Experience
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About Daniel S. Melamed at a Glance
Daniel S. Melamed is a family law and adr attorney, practicing at Torkin Manes LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Ontario, Harvard Trained Mediator, Ontario, Certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a Specialist in Family Law, and Ontario (1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026).
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About Daniel S. Melamed
- Daniel is a partner in our Family Law Group
- Certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a Family Law Specialist, he is also fully qualified as a family law mediator and arbitrator
- As a mediator and arbitrator, Daniel has assisted clients and family law lawyers to resolve matters in a sensible, efficient and private manner
- In family law matters of property, spousal and child support, Daniel has been involved in the determination of income, the valuation of multinational, privately held corporations, stock options and senior executive pensions
- In addition, he has provided counsel regarding the forensic investigation of hidden offshore assets
- His practice includes complex custody and access issues involving jurisdictional disputes, and blended and extended families, including grandparents, aunts and uncles
- Daniel is Preferred Counsel to The Lawyers’ Professional Indemnity Company, the insurance provider for lawyers in the Province of Ontario, where he is retained as counsel to defend family lawyers where negligence is claimed
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Family Law
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Mediation & Arbitration
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Daniel S. Melamed is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys →
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Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel S. Melamed's practice in the field of family law and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel S. Melamed brings 38+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Ontario, Harvard Trained Mediator, Ontario, Certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a Specialist in Family Law, and Ontario, Daniel S. Melamed can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering family law and adr, Daniel S. Melamed can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
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